Education in Northern Italy Venice, Bologna, & Venice, Italy

During this 10 day Summer program, students will journey to Italy’s breathtaking Reggio Emilia region for a deeper understanding of how its school system’s innovative approach to education has inspired countless teachers around the world. 

Immerse yourself in local culture as you visit two of the world’s oldest universities, engage with Italian educators and students, and gain insight to Reggio Emilio’s evolving and influential educational methodology.

This course will be linked to EDU 487, a Spring 2024 Semester course. Students will complete 15 hours of Service Learning, then travel to Italy just after graduations to complete the course.

How to Apply

• Create a Traveler Account
• Search programs for JU Education in Northern Italy
• Submit $500 non-refundable deposit by clicking here
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• Application & $500 non-refundable deposit deadline: January 12, 2024

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Course Credits

• EDU 487: Study Abroad Service Learning: Exploring Educational Systems Duval County, FL and Northern Italy (3 credits)
• Students must be enrolled in EDU 487 for the Spring 2024 semester
• Complete 15 hours of Service Learning 
• Course fulfills JU's Experiential Learning (EL) requirement

Important Dates

Course Dates: January 8 - April 26, 2024

Travel Dates: May 13 - 22, 2024

$500 Non-refundable Deposit Deadline: January 12, 2024

Final Payment Deadline (for study abroad program fee): February 9, 2024

 

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1 (May 13): Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2 (May 14): Meet Field Director, enjoy dinner in Padua

Day 3 (May 15): Tour of Padua, including Basilica di San Antonio, Prato della Valle, University of Padua, take train to Venice

Day 4 (May 16): Travel to Bologna, take tour including Piazza del Nettuno, Basilica di San Petronio, Palazzo Comunale, University of Bologna

Day 5 (May 17): Attend lecture on Italian educational system, visit local school in Bologna

Day 6 (May 18): Visit Loris Malaguzzi International Centre

Day 7 (May 19): Cultural food activity, travel to Florence

Day 8 (May 20): Tour of Florence including Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Basilica of Santa Croce, Gates of Paradise

Day 9 (May 21): Meet with local teacher in Florence, visit local school

Day 10 (May 22): Depart for USA

Price & Inclusions

Program Fee: $5,020-$5,410*
*Estimated range - subject to change
*$500 deposit is non-refundable. Deposit is deducted from total program cost
*Please note that the Program Fee for the Study Abroad portion of this course is additional to the Spring 2024 semester tuition fees for the course.

Included in program fees

• Roundtrip Airfare from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Italy
• Pre-Departure & On-site Orientation
• Group airport pick up & transfer
• Accommodation in shared flats (triples and quads)
• Program related excursions and activities
• 24/7 On-Site Support
• Some meals (all breakfasts, three dinners)
• International Medical & Accident Insurance
• Program cancellation, interruption, & baggage Insurance

Not included in program fees

• Some meals (lunches, most dinners)
• Incidentals
• Roundtrip Airfare to JAX
• Housing upgrade from Triple/Quad to Double: $500

Scholarships

Learn about the JU Experiential Learning Scholarship

Contact Us

Dr. Colleen Wilson

• Director, Marilyn Repsher Center for Teaching & Learning​
• cwilson@ju.edu
• (904) 256-7208
• Founders Bldg., 9

Study Abroad & Away

• abroad@ju.edu
• Gooding 105